I have multiple clots in both lungs, along with pleural effusion. Should I apply for PIP?

Trezi

Hi, 3 months ago I suffered PE with multiple clots both lungs along with Pleural effusion. Since this time I can waken up with my breathing laboured this can go on for days and then out of the blue I waken and my breathing is good. The days it’s bad I cannot get washed and dressing is a struggle. On these days I don’t go out because I am also lightheaded. My question is: should I apply for PIP or would I definitely not qualify. Thanks for your help.. 

calcotti

Read through this and assess how many points you might score, then decide.
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system

The assessment is about how you are on the majority of days.

Sandy_123

Hi @Trezi sorry to read about your lungs, nothing worse then breathing difficulties. Are the Drs doing anything about your clots? I suffer with my lungs from birth, so can understand the difficulties you may have. Look at the link posted above about pip.

janer1967

Hi and welcome 

Hope you have managed to look at the links 

Let us know if you need any help or have any questions